Gasolene-dispensing device



J. BLACK, DECD. s. o. KELLEY, ADMINISTRATOR. GASOLENE DISPENSING DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED JAN-23, I918- 1,344,478. Patented June '22, 1920.

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GASOLENE DISPENSING DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED JAN-.23, 19w.

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JOSIAH BLACK, OF LANSING, MICHIGAN; SPENCER-D. KELLY ADMINISTRATOR OF SAID JOSIAH BLACK, DECEASED.

GASOLENE-DISPENSIN G DEVICE.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOSIAH BLACK, a citizen of the United States, residing at Lansing, in the county of Ingham'and State of Michigan, have invented new and useful Improvements in Gasolene-Dispensing Devices, of which'the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to an appara-tus adapted for pumping and measuring combustible liquids, preferably gasolene.

The primary object of the present inven tion is the provision of an apparatus of the above stated character primarily adapted for installation at supply stations and one wherein the parts thereof can not be dainaged by the flow of the gasolene therethrough and consequently presenting a strong, efficient and durable apparatus.

A still further object of the invention contemplates among other features, the provision of means for supporting the secondary tank to the pump in order that the latter maybe swung at various angles for convenience in discharging the gasolene into the tanks of motor driven apparatus.

lVith the above and other objects in view, the invention consists in the novel features, details of construction and combination of parts which will hereinafter be more fully set forth, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a general view of the complete apparatus in elevation;

Fig. 2 is a side elevation showing the secondary tank and its housing or tubing in vertical section; and

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 1 showing the tank in a swung position and its supply pipe in an extended position.

Fig. 4 is a section taken on line 4-4 of Fig.

Fig. 5 is a detail vertical section illustrating a slightly modified form of dispensing means for the discharge pipe.

Referring more particularly to the accompanying drawings, in which like characters of reference refer to corresponding parts in the several views, the apparatus is generally denoted by the character 5 and illustrating the reservoir 6 embedded in the ground and with which is connected the pump 7. Connected with the upper end of Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 22, 1920.

Serial No. 213,400.

the pump 7 is a supply pipe 8 terminating at its upper end in an L-shaped branch portion 9, the vertical portion 10 of which depends from the horizontal portion 9 in spaced parallelism with the supply pipe 8.

- Mounted for vertical adjustment on the vertical portion 10 of the supply pipe is a sleeve 11 provided on its periphery with a plurality of diametrically opposite hooks 12 through which is connected the sling 13, here shown for the purpose of illustration as constituting a flexible chain. Connected with the vertical branch portion 10 of the supply pipe at a point below the sleeve 11 is a hood 14 of substantially semi-spherical formation and in which is universally mounted an enlargement 15 of substantially spherical formation and provided with an open upper end 16 for convenience in cleaning, repairing or gaining access to the interior thereof. The closed bottom of the enlargement is centrally provided at a point below and in vertical alinement with the discharge end of the vertical branch portion 10 with an outlet opening 17 in which is supported a strainer 18. Obviously, when the sling 13 is attached to the sleeve 11, by the connection of the same with its hooks 12, this sling embraces both the hood and auxiliary tankand serves to adjustably and rotatably support the tank on the branch portion 10 and for movements in various direc-- tions, to facilitate the swinging of the discharge pipe 19 when supplying the gasolene to the tanks of motor driven vehicles, (not shown). The sling 13 further facilitates supporting the tank snugly within the hood, to prevent the entrance of rain water or the like within the tank and to further establish a universal connection between the tank and hood. Attached to the bottom of the enlargement 15 at a point in embracing relation with its outlet 17, and depending therefrom, is a tubular casing 20 through which the discharge pipe 19 passes, and this casing consists ofan upper section 21 and a lower section 22 united together at the point 23 for either a fixed connection with one another or a telescopic mount, as desired. The lower end of the lowermost section 22 of this casing is funnel-shaped as at 24, to accommodate the nozzle 25 to slide upwardly and within the same and be supported therein through the provision of a loop 26 suspended from an eye 27 secured inwardly and to the funnel-shaped end 2-l of said casing. These loops or hooks 26 are adapted to retain the telescopic upper and lower sections denoted respectively by the characters 28 and 29 against sliding movement, or in other words, hold the sup ply pipe in folded position when the use of the same is not desired. To obviate the wear of the confronting faces of these sections 28 and 29 upon the adjustment of the supply pipe, an inturned flange30 is provided at the upper end of the lower section 29 and a second inturned flange is provided at the lower end of the uppermost section 28, and designated by the character 31, thereby reducing the friction between the pipes. The supply of the gasolene from the pump 7 into the enlargement 15 is controlled through the medium of a-valve 32 installed within the supply pipe 8.

In the modified construction illustrated in Fig. 5 of the drawing I haveillustrated the hood let. as provided with a filling opening 37 closed through the medium of a cap 88. Clips 35 and 36 are provided for the connection thereto of a flexible chain 34. T he clip is provided on the extreme outer end of the supply pipe 8 while the clip 36 is disposed inwardly and secured to the enlargement 15.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, the advantages of construction and the method of operation will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art to which the invention relates, and while I have de scribed theprinciples of operation of the invention, together with the device which I now consider to be the best embodiment thereof, I desire to have it understood that the device shown is merely illustrative and that such changes may be made when desired as are within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new, is

1. In an apparatus of the character set forth, in combination, a supply pipe having an enlargement provided with a tubular .casing projecting therefrom and having a funnel-shaped end, an ad uStable discharge one end of the discharge pipe engages for holding the latter against movement.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

JOSIAH BLACK, M. n. 

